- (n.) Persuasion.
- (v.t.) To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.
- (v.t.) To convince by argument or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe.
- (v.i.) To use persuasion; to plead; to prevail by persuasion.
- (v.t.) To inculcate by argument or expostulation; to advise; to recommend.
- (v.t.) To try to influence.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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